Taxonomy

Solanum elaeagnifolium (Silver-leaf Nightshade) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Solanum elaeagnifolium Family: Solanaceae Genus: Solanum Related Herbs from the same family: Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha):  The premier Ayurvedic Rasayana (rejuvenative) and adaptogen, used for strength, vitality, and nervous system support. Solanum nigrum (Makoi):  The berries and leaves are used in Ayurveda for their antipyretic, diuretic, and laxative properti

Panicum sumatrense (Little Millet) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Panicum sumatrense Family: Poaceae Genus: Panicum Related Herbs from the same family: (Refer to the list under Paspalum scrobiculatum, as the family is the same. Key related herbs include Cynodon dactylon, Oryza sativa, and Hordeum vulgare.)   2. Common names Scientific Name: Panicum sumatrense | English: Little Millet | Sanskrit: Sama, Kangu | Hindi: Kutki, Sawan | Tamil: Samai

Paspalum scrobiculatum (Kodo Millet) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Paspalum scrobiculatum Family: Poaceae Genus: Paspalum Related Herbs from the same family: Cynodon dactylon (Durva/Dhub): A sacred grass in Ayurveda, used primarily for its hemostatic (stops bleeding), wound-healing, and diuretic properties. It is a key ingredient in formulations for managing diabetes and skin disorders. Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane/Ikshu): The stem juice

Sorghum bicolor (Sorghum) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Sorghum bicolor Family: Poaceae Genus: Sorghum Related Herbs from the same family: Cynodon dactylon (Durva/Dub): A sacred grass in Ayurveda, primarily used as a cooling hemostatic agent to stop bleeding (e.g., in epistaxis) and to treat skin disorders, ulcers, and urinary tract infections. Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane/Ikshu) Hordeum vulgare (Barley/Yava) Oryza sativa (Rice/Dhanya)  

Pennisetum glaucum (Pearl Millet) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Pennisetum glaucum Family: Poaceae Genus: Pennisetum Related Herbs from the same family: Triticum aestivum - Wheat, Hordeum vulgare - Barley , Oryza sativa - Rice etc.)   2. Common names Scientific Name: Pennisetum glaucum | English: Pearl Millet | Sanskrit: Kshudra Shali | Hindi: Bajra | Tamil: Kambu | Telugu: Sajjalu | Kannada: Sajje | Malayalam: Kambam | Marathi: Bajri | Benga